Candidate for Maryland House of Delegates - District 40 in 2018 Maryland 2018 General Election.
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Get StartedI am committed to counteracting the devastating effects of systemic disenfranchisement. Learn more
Advocate to ensure all constituents' right to equitable treatment, support for their human rights, and a fair allocation of community resources. I will work to ensure that people are not discriminated against. I will assess current policy and legislation, address any that may be unjust and implement new policy and legislation using the Associated Black Charities Ten Essential Questions for Policy Development, Review and Evaluation as a guide, to ensure they are racially, culturally, and socioeconomically just. Learn more
Notwithstanding revenue generation and budgetary savings, long-term employment is the best strategy to combat crime. Learn more
My administration will work to change our city, police, and judicial culture to that of accountability and transparency. Learn more
The community should be involved in the process of training our officers all the way through substantive review of any infractions Learn more
With regard to restoration of community police relationships, we will work with police leadership to ensure cultural competency training as well as community-based policing that promotes organizational strategies. Learn more
Create pathways to employment. It is today accepted as fact, just as the earth is round, that employment significantly reduces an individual’s propensity to return to crime. A robust whole-house renovation program will sustain a sizable workforce for years. Learn more
We need to develop alternative means to the middle class using our education system as a catalyst to prepare our youth for life and the workforce. Learn more
Through the excellent incubation system of Baltimore’s universities, startups will have access to advanced research facilities, and each student in every graduating class will help to create an unmatched talent pool in America's new clean energy hub. Learn more
Establish solar manufacturing in Baltimore City to make solar affordable for economically-challenged households and create much needed employment opportunities for those targeted populations. Learn more
Pathways will be created for families to access nutritious foods and eliminate the most common barrier to eating healthy. Learn more
Unemployed Baltimoreans will be properly trained in whole-house renovation and paid a livable wage during their apprenticeship. Upon completion of training, the targeted group could apply for their journeyman’s license or prepare for entrepreneurship Learn more
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